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    100th ARW, 31st FW integrate with US Assets over the Black Sea [Image 7 of 14]

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    A close-up profile shot of an older male individual wearing aviation headphones, looking out through what appears to be an aircraft window or cockpit opening. The image is dramatically lit with strong contrast between shadow and light. The background shows metal aircraft framing and a bright exterior, suggesting the aircraft is airborne.

    BLACK SEA, BLACK SEA

    07.22.2020

    Photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver  

    501st Combat Support Wing

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joel Bradley, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, looks out for F-16s from the 31st Fighter Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, flew operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains demonstrating the ability of U.S. forces to operate with international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2020
    Date Posted: 07.23.2020 09:08
    Photo ID: 6283237
    VIRIN: 200722-F-VS137-1008
    Resolution: 3797x2531
    Size: 5.13 MB
    Location: BLACK SEA, BLACK SEA
    Web Views: 65
    Downloads: 19

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    A U.S. Air Force service member, identified by name tape as 'MARION', is working in a low-light environment inside what appears to be a military tent. The airman is wearing headphones and using a small flashlight to illuminate documents while reviewing what appears to be a printed form or checklist. The scene suggests a field operations or training exercise conducted at night.
    A U.S. Air Force aircraft, marked with '0100' and a 'Hundred Proof' emblem, is parked on a tarmac at night. A ground crew member in a brown flight suit and hearing protection is standing near a yellow ground support equipment cart. The scene appears to be a pre-flight or post-flight ground operation at a military airfield.
    A military aircrew member wearing a flight suit and communications headset is working inside the cargo hold of a military transport aircraft. The individual is examining or handling equipment, with various aircraft interior components, straps, and safety gear visible around them. Patches on the flight suit suggest affiliation with a Royal Air Force unit.
    Two military aircrew members are seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely a tanker or transport aircraft such as a KC-135 or C-130 variant. Both pilots are wearing olive/green flight suits and aviation headsets, with the aircraft in apparent flight based on the bright exterior light through the windscreen. The cockpit features an extensive analog and partial glass instrument panel with numerous switches, gauges, and controls.
    A military aircrew member wearing a Bose headset is observed from inside a tanker aircraft during an aerial refueling operation. Through the boom operator's window, a receiver aircraft — appearing to be a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber — is visible connected to the refueling boom. The image is taken from the boom operator's station, showing the characteristic downward-facing observation window.
    A person wearing Bose aviation headphones and an olive/green flight jacket is reviewing a document on a clipboard inside what appears to be a military or vintage aircraft. The interior shows yellow-painted structural framing around a large observation or nose window, with visible rivets and mechanical components. The setting suggests an in-flight operational or inspection role.
    A close-up profile shot of an older male individual wearing aviation headphones, looking out through what appears to be an aircraft window or cockpit opening. The image is dramatically lit with strong contrast between shadow and light. The background shows metal aircraft framing and a bright exterior, suggesting the aircraft is airborne.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down at an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet. The refueling boom is visible extending toward the fighter's receptacle on the fuselage spine. A pilot is clearly visible through the canopy wearing a flight helmet and oxygen mask.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon receiving fuel via a flying boom. The tanker aircraft displays markings '100 ARW' (100th Air Refueling Wing) on its boom. A second aircraft is faintly visible in the background at distance.
    A formation of military aircraft flying in coordinated flight, consisting of one large tanker/transport aircraft flanked by multiple smaller fighter jets. The aircraft are flying at altitude over what appears to be a large body of water or flat terrain below. The formation suggests a military exercise, escort mission, or aerial demonstration.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down at an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet. The F-16 is equipped with visible air-to-air missiles on its wingtips and an external fuel tank or pod on the centerline. A pilot in full flight gear is visible through the bubble canopy cockpit.
    A close-up aerial photograph of a military jet aircraft cockpit during what appears to be an aerial refueling operation. A pilot in full flight gear is visible through the large bubble canopy. A refueling boom or probe is visible in the upper left portion of the frame.
    A close-up aerial photograph showing an in-flight refueling operation between a tanker aircraft and a fighter jet, likely an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The refueling boom from the tanker aircraft is positioned directly above the fighter's fuselage near the refueling receptacle. The image is taken from the perspective of the tanker aircraft looking down at the receiver aircraft against a clear blue sky.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft bears tail code 'AV' and serial number '047', indicating it belongs to the 31st Fighter Wing based at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The aircraft is armed with air-to-air missiles and carries external fuel tanks.

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